http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:24:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My response would have probably been a firm 'No.'   However, I was not the one in position to execute the decision and so I left it up to him.   I heard his voice gently speaking to them.  A little later, I heard the clanking of bowls and spoons.  Some, looking in on ... http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog/2008/07/15/showing-grace/ Taking our ant problem and making it FUN! "Ants have three body parts. They have a head, abdomen, and thorax. There is one queen in a colony. They have jaws. They use their antennae to smell. Some ants have stingers. Some ants are brown and some are black. Most of the ... http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog/2008/06/27/ants-part-2/ How come I don't seem to realize that I am relying on my own strength, and not on my Lord, until the consequences become so evident in my life that I can't ignore them? Our pastor is teaching through the book of Colossians and is stressing the importance of having Jesus ... http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog/2008/06/19/i-need-you-more/ I have no problem with insects and spiders being outside.  That's where they belong - in nature.  Let every insect and spider be forewarned, however, that once they crawl into our home they are traveling into dangerous territory!  We had our lawn service spray the foundations of our home a couple ... http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog/2008/06/12/ants/ Some days just start off on the wrong foot.  I get to bed late, wake to a crying baby wanting to feed earlier than normal as well as a toddler who wakes an hour earlier --no Bible reading, no time to think before my feet hit the floor and I'm ... http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog/2008/05/20/praise-is-rising/ I thank God that He has given me a very patient, loving, tender hearted, servant hearted, wise, and godly man to be my husband and the father to our children. God is faithful. On May 15, 1993 (15 years ago today!) Chris and I were married.  Chris was 21 ... http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog/2008/05/15/god-is-faithful/ I have a small spiral bound notebook that I keep with my Bible.  I like to write down verses from Scripture that really speak to my heart and that I want to reflect and meditate on more.  I seem to reread these more when I am feeling especially anxious, weary, or ... http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog/2008/03/31/love-notes-to-my-weary-heart/ Yes, you read that correctly - A lesson FROM my two year old, not a lesson FOR my two year old. Whenever something isn't working right, our little two year old guy brings it to us saying it is 'boke' and to 'fi  it' (translations: "Broke." and "Fix it.")  Often it is a toy ... http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog/2008/03/26/a-lesson-from-my-2-year-old/ But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions —it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 Read these verses ... http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog/2008/03/26/easter-reflections/ Amidst endless questions, toddler tantrums, diaper changes, middle of the night feedings, and cloudy thinking due to lack of sleep, God has placed a song of worship in my heart the past few days. We sang this at church this past Sunday and I have not been able to get ... http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/blog/2008/03/19/you-are-amazing-god/